Posts published in November 2009

Swiss Franc Drops on Financial Regulations

The Swiss currency lost against most of the 16 main traded currencies as speculations suggests that the country is likely to tighten its financial regulations, decreasing attractiveness for the franc. The franc used to be,…

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Chilean Peso Down on Central Bank Statement

The Chilean peso had a rally that set it to the highest rate in 2009 stopped after the central bank made a declaration regarding the current currency’s strength. After touching a recording high for this…

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Canadian Dollar Deepens Losing Streak

It has not been a favorable day for the Canadian dollar as stocks went down globally, the crude oil, one of the nation’s main export tumbled, and more risk averse traders opted for the safety…

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Yen Gains on Bearish Stocks Session

The Japanese currency was one of the biggest winners together with the U.S. dollar in trading markets this Thursday, as stocks fell globally, declining appeal for higher-yielding currencies as risk aversion rose, favoring…

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Mexican Peso Advances as Rates Won’t Be Cut

The Mexican peso had a positive performance today versus the greenback as interest rates are unlikely to have further cuts, attracting investors to inject capital in the North American country. The peso benefited today…

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Gold, Oil Force Canadian Dollar Up

The Canadian dollar continued to trade high maintaining yesterday’s gains versus the U.S. dollar as gold reached a record high, raising attractiveness for Canadian commodities. The loonie, as the Canadian dollar is often referred…

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Dollar Down on Interest Rates Speculations

The dollar fell today versus several higher-yielding currencies after speculations from Fed key-members suggested that interest rates in the country may remain at a record low for an extended period, declining attractiveness…

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Pound Down on Policy Makers Disagreement

The British currency went down today versus the euro and the dollar as a statement regarding a policy makers meeting yesterday indicated divergent opinions concerning the asset-purchase program, declining attractiveness for the pound as the central bank…

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Swedish Krona Posts Biggest Fall in 2 Weeks

After the IMF statements regarding a slower than expected global economic recovery, the Swedish krona posted an intense decline versus the U.S. dollar, as traders opted for safety in a rather turbulent trading session.…

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